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In this episode of "Shark Theory," host Baylor Barbee delves into the significance of Juneteenth and the broader implications of focusing on progress within racial and societal debates. As Juneteenth marks the emancipation of African American slaves, Baylor uses this historical context to explore contemporary race relations and the importance of choosing a constructive outlook on life's challenges. This episode is particularly relevant to individuals seeking to understand and appreciate the progress made in various spheres of life while striving for continued advancement. Baylor reflects on his own background and experiences as a biracial individual, offering insights into navigating polarizing topics like politics and race relations. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on what's right in situations rather than dwelling on what's wrong. Through this mindful approach, Baylor encourages listeners to identify common grounds and progress in their lives, no matter the challenges they face. This episode serves as a thoughtful reminder of the power of perspective in building a better future for all. Key Takeaways: Celebrate Progress: Recognize and appreciate the progress made in life and society, using it as a foundation for further growth. Focus on What's Right: Start from a standpoint of positivity when addressing life's challenges to lay the groundwork for constructive actions. Be Informed: Develop opinions based on comprehensive information to contribute effectively to discussions, especially on divisive topics. Stay in Your Lane: Concentrate on areas where you have expertise, allowing others to lead in fields where they hold specialized knowledge. Constructive Dialogue: Aim for dialogue that adds to solutions, rather than merely contributing to noise or divisiveness. Notable Quotes: "I've made a conscious decision in my life and that's just to see what's right with the world." "If your voice isn't adding to the solution, then all you're doing is adding to the noise, AKA you're adding to the problem." "No matter how bad it seems, there is good, appreciate the progress that's being made." "People are just yapping, but there's no real dialogue being had." "Always look at what's right. And then from there, you can start to correct what's wrong."

When your body is hurt, it needs some attention for healing. In the same way, our hearts can be sick emotionally and need healing to be set free. Today I'm sharing the basic steps of emotional healing, as well as sharing some personal stories of how I have found freedom from past trauma and began to replace lies I'd believed for decades with truth from God's Word.You'll hear in this episode:Bible verses about emotionsSimple steps for emotional healingHow to know if your heart needs attentionMy personal story of needing inner healing (AKA emotional healing)Lies I needed to renounce by announcing the truth over themWhy a grade 3 boy's cruel words were still impacting me years later in my 30's, even after forgiving himA lie of unworthiness I struggled with when dating someone that God helped me overcomePast episodes mentioned:Jesus Wants You Free of Anxiety (Bible Based Advice that Has Worked for Me)What Blind Bartimaeus and I Both Did for Healing (I got my singing voice back after almost a year of not being able to sing)Godly Body Image After Birthing 7 Babies With Guest Tiffany Jo BakerHave to Practically Start to Sabbath with Tiffany Jo BakerMaking Time in the Secret Place a Non Negotiable with Caroline HarriesConnect with Nyla:⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Nyla's Christian business podcast On the Job with God⁠

Whether you're getting into strength training for the first time or starting to take running a little more seriously, you might have already noticed that your body feels like it needs a little more from your nutrition. Maybe you're dealing with a ton of soreness, or not feeling as strong as you'd like. It's time to shift the mindset from everyday nutrition to performance nutrition. Which honestly, is something that I know like zero about so I'm stoked to welcome Dr Emily Dow PhD to the pod to talk all about dialling in your nutrition so you can get stronger, faster and feel your best.Today's episode is packed full of juicy nuggets to help you bust through the rhetoric of performance nutrition online and start to figure out what works for you. Alongside her research, she's also worked as a performance-driven nutrition coach for the past 5 years, and it really shows because her advice is just so clear and practical and instantly applicable.About Dr Emily Dow PhD:Dr. Emily Dow is a nutrition scientist with a passion for making science practical and approachable. She earned her PhD in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences from Arizona State University, where her research explored how resistance training and dietary interventions  impact the gut microbiome, intestinal health, mood, and cognition. On this episode we chat about:Exactly how much protein you need, according to the scienceHow ditching carbs tanks your performanceWhy EVERY woman needs to lift weightsNutrient timing matters: here's how to eat pre + post workoutNutrition for weight training vs endurance athletesIntestinal permeability AKA leaky gut in athleticsIs vinegar actually a science-backed way to improve your health?Do you need to cycle sync your workouts and nutrition?Should you take creatine?Let's talk electrolytes: who really needs them?Support the Pod!We couldn't make this podcast happen without the support of our amazing listeners… I love hearing your feedback on these episodes to be sure to join the conversation on our instagram @theallsortspod @desireenielsenrd @nutritionalgangsterIf you love this episode, please share it with your friends and family, or take a minute to rate, review or subscribe on your favourite podcast app. We appreciate EVERY. SINGLE. LISTEN!Full show notes, including episode links and recommendations, available at https://desireerd.com/podcast/

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2626: Renee Benes dismantles common myths about social anxiety and connection, revealing how real conversation starts by letting go of ego and self-focus. By challenging internal narratives and cultural conditioning, she offers grounded, uncomfortable truths that empower you to connect more deeply with others, starting with a genuine desire to know them, not impress them. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.thefunsizedlife.com/talk-to-anyone/ Quotes to ponder: "Other people's movement tends to make us hyper-aware of our stagnation, and in an attempt to justify our lack of action, we simply talk poorly about others." "Whenever I found myself lost in a thought spiral, I am instantly transported out of the moment, and my consciousness is so lost in my mind, concerned with whatever new thing I have found to concern myself with." "No one in the history of the world actually knew what they were doing, they just made up everything as they went along and then handed down that made up stuff to their ancestors, AKA you." Episode references: Bob Proctor on paradigms: https://www.proctorgallagherinstitute.com/22787/what-is-a-paradigm Presence by Amy Cuddy: https://www.amazon.com/Presence-Bringing-Boldest-Biggest-Challenges/dp/0316256579 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if breaking the rules isn't just about random acts of rebellion, but a sacred, messy practice essential for personal and collective liberation? Let's explore the nuances of disobedience, how it (and obedience) lives in our bodies, and plunge into why we must regularly practice breaking smaller rules to prepare ourselves for breaking bigger rules when it truly matters–AKA right friggin' now!From dealing with homophobic lighting™, to reclaiming our attention by fondling plants as our to-do lists (and our collective productivity-shame) try to kill us, small rebellions build our "rule-breaking muscles." As the systems around us create increasingly narrow parameters for living, we must resist being groomed into compliance and reconnect with our deepest inner knowing.This episode is a love note to all the small and spontaneous rebellions...we also throw open the doors to the Church of Plantfondling, a sacred space of disobedient prayer, cultivating more-than-human relationships, dancing with the layers of reality and our aliveness, and calling in divine guidance along the way. Let's get in some good trouble together, crybabies!Subscribe, share with friends, and leave a review. Join Dana every Friday at 10 am PT on IG @danablix for a live guided grounding meditation (and #plantfondling). ~ RESOURCES ~Cy blocking the NG convoy on its way to LA!New report on undocumented immigrants paying higher tax rate than billionaires and corps (by Americans for Tax Fairness)Know Your Rights (re ICE) from National Lawyers Guild LAFollow the Global March to Gaza Free guided grounding meditation—a practice of calling your energy back/nervous system tending/reclaiming your attention) ~ (http://bit.ly/grounding-now)Beautiful Trouble — your troublemaker toolbox for effervescent rebellion!Enter to win a free coaching session ~ leave a 5-star rating (only) and a written review, to be entered in a monthly drawing for a free coaching session. Email dana@danabalicki.com the review title + your review name to enter. Winner announcements will be made across platforms mid-month.// sound-editing/design ~ rose blakelock, theme song ~ kat ottosen, podcast art ~ natalee miller //Support the show@danablix on ig

The world of Brand photography can seem elusive and gatekept by those in the industry. And my guest today is opening the gate to all things Brand Photography.Karen Williams, AKA the Black Visual Queen has 15+ years of experience in the brand world, and has worked with companies like Netflix and WIRED. Her new book, The Photo Hustle is a playbook for not only how to get into brand photography, but how to succeed in building a brand photography business.----Sponsor of the show: Sofi HYSAOpen a free High Yield Savings Account today and get a bonus $25 deposited in your account, just for signing up. allheartphoto.com/sofi----Connect with KarenWebsite: blackvisualqueen.comInstagram: blackvisualqueenThe Photo Hustle book (https://amzn.to/4jU7rF4)----Follow the showWebsite: https://podcast.allheartphoto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/witt.podYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wisdominthetangents

Cowboy, author, and videographer J.B. Zielke, AKA the Lost Cowboy, tells stories about cowboyin' in Australia, Argentina, Sweden, South Africa, Mexico, and Mongolia.   Learn more about J.B. Zielke at www.thelostcowboy.com/   Learn more about Cowboy Crossroads at www.andyhedges.com   Become a Patron at www.patreon.com/cowboycrossroads     

Welcome back to your weekly dose of Feminist Buzzkilling! Moji's off on a well-deserved vacay, but Lizz is holding it down despite this week's abobo news spawning a major ewww alert. Prepare yourselves. We're approaching the three-year anniversary of the obliteration of Roe and guess what? Lizz unpacks a study on how ye olde gender gap on abortion is getting even WIDER. Spoiler: turns out chivalry isn't dead, WE are. Feminist Buzzkills also orders a FULL STOP to studies about cis, straight men's feelings. Expect all that, plus lots of Lizz yapping about all the OTHER clownery from the abobosphere: Louisiana jumping on the anti-abortion bounty hunter bandwagon, West Virginia embracing self-snitching, and Ozempic penis… LOL… we couldn't make this shit up if we tried! GUEST ROLL CALL!California Congresswoman Sara Jacobs is here to talk data privacy and the “My Body, My Data Act,” AKA her bill to protect YOUR repro info. Y'all know we stan an elected that's actually trying to protect us, not criminalize us!  PLUS! Abortion Access Front bestie and badass musician Jackie Venson is here to chat about creating while doomsday prepping, blocking the haters (literally), touring America as a Black Blueswoman, and her 5th album, The Love Anthology. Scared? Got Questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: Sign up for virtual 2025 OSA workshop on August 9th! OR buy a ticket for Netroots Nation in New Orleans and come join us in person – use the code “BUZZKILLS” for 10% off! You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our past Operation Save Abortion pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.socialSPECIAL GUESTS:Sara Jacobs IG/TikTok: @RepSaraJacobs Bluesky: @SaraJacobs.house.govJackie Venson IG/TikTok: @JackieVenson Bluesky: ‪@JackieVenson.bsky.social‬ GUEST LINKS:Rep. Sara Jacobs' WebsiteMy Body, My Data ActJackie Venson's WebsiteJackie The Robot WebsiteJackie Venson's LinktreeLISTEN: Jackie's New Album Jackie's Tour Dates NEWS DUMP:Louisiana Senate Oks ‘Horrific' Anti-abortion Bill, Weakens Anti-union Bill Women of West Virginia: Inform on Yourself to the Miscarriage Police!Average Penis Size Has Increased — and Ozempic Could Be to Blame, Experts SayGender Gaps on Abortion Reach Historic HighsWill HIPAA Protections Continue for Abortion Care? Courts to Soon Decide. EPISODE LINKS:Mr. Funk's Sly Stone TributeTICKETS: Netroots Nations in New Orleans (use the code “BUZZKILLS” for 10% off)6/14: Join Lizz at the No Kings Rally in St. Paul, MN6/18 VIRTUAL ACTIVIST EVENT: “We Built This: Black Wealth, Boycotts, and Economic Power” SIGN UP 8/9: (VIRTUAL) Operation Save Abortion at Netroots 2025 BUY AAF MERCH!Operation Save AbortionSIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActEMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist SHOULD I BE SCARED? Text or call us with the abortion news that is scaring you: (201) 574-7402 FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK Podcast Instagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFront TALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! When BS is poppin', we pop off!

DeMeco's FREAKOS, AKA this Texans Defense Showed OUT Today in DAY #2 of Texans Minicamp H-Town! THE DRIVE, Coming Out @ 2pm HORNY LFG full 876 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:33:09 +0000 2BS8lHd9q0tTaWuisGZEMmLrUWwvA4bm nfl,cj stroud,houston texans,jj watt,demeco ryans,nfl news,texans,houston texans news,sports The Drive with Stoerner and Hughley nfl,cj stroud,houston texans,jj watt,demeco ryans,nfl news,texans,houston texans news,sports DeMeco's FREAKOS, AKA this Texans Defense Showed OUT Today in DAY #2 of Texans Minicamp H-Town! THE DRIVE, Coming Out @ 2pm HORNY LFG 2-6PM M-F © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Sports

Seneca Scott is a based Oakland community organizer. Yes, you read that right. He's the nephew of Corretta Scott King and via a vision he received while sleeping he has evolved into a true freedom fighter AKA someone the people who thrive on the destruction of Oakland can't stand because he speaks the truth.The Carousel is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecarousel.substack.com/subscribe

Ryanair has introduced a €500 fine for disruptive passengers whose "unruly" behavior results in them being taken off the plane. The hope is that the fine will act as a deterrent for passengers who cause disruptions, but is this enough to stop this behavior?Joining Kieran to discuss is Eoghan Corry, Owner and Editor of Travel Extra and Michelle Walsh Jackson, AKA the Novel Traveller.

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The Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire is the largest ren faire in the state. It will bring out fairies, pirates, knights in shining armor, and more for five weeks, starting in mid-July, near the Skykomish River outside of Monroe. It has a whole lot of fans including one of our colleagues at KUOW, Vicky VanHout. She says Ren Faires are all about dressing up in medieval garb, dancing to medieval themed music, archery, and axe throwing. A celebration of cosplay and history together! But, not everyone is happy with the state of the faire. They say something’s amiss, and it’s not the pirates hitting the grog too hard or Mistress Tiddlywinks’ donkey breaking into the cabbage patch… The Village of Merriwick, AKA the fictional home of the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire, is at the center of a new investigative report in the summer edition of Seattle Met. The story details a series of allegations about management’s treatment of volunteer staff and questions about their financial priorities, as well as bigger questions about changes that some argue are sacrificing the “soul” of the Faire. We reached out to both Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society and Wandering in Time Productions for their response to Nathalie’s story. They declined an interview, but they did send us a statement: "Wandering in Time Productions is a Pacific Northwest institution, employing nearly 120 full-time, part-time, and contract staff. Its partnership with the Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society has WITP providing essential services to help produce a high-quality, immersive event each year. In 2024, WITP assumed responsibility for guild and entertainer payments and transitioned to a more equitable contractor model, reinforcing its commitment to fairness and sustainability. WITP, in partnership with the WRAES, puts its heart and soul into bringing an extraordinary production to life each summer. Putting on a high-quality event that welcomes approximately 10,000 visitors daily takes time, effort and significant financial resources. Like many businesses across Washington, the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire has felt the impact of rising production costs. As a result, we have had to make difficult decisions, including increases to ticket prices and a more selective vendor invitation process to ensure the Faire’s continued success. We have also adopted policies, such as quiet hours, meant to ensure that the greatest number of our guests and participants are as comfortable as possible. WITP is also aware that, in past years, a small number of vendors, staff and entertainers have acted in ways that do not reflect the values of our community. When concerns were brought to our attention, WITP responded quickly and decisively based on available information. WITP remains committed to creating a safe, respectful and welcoming environment for all. WITP and WRAES look forward to welcoming all our guests this summer, especially those who have attended for generations, to create magical and memorable experiences together. Our focus remains on creating a safe, inclusive and memorable experience for the many guests, vendors, entertainers and staff who make the Faire possible each year." GUEST: Nathalie Graham - staff writer at The Stranger and freelancer with Seattle Met RELATED LINK: Fear and Loathing at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simone Biles used her Twitter sword of good once again, USAG explained their trans policy disappearance and schools can now directly pay athletes.  HEADLINES Simone went OFF on social media over Riley Gaines' anti-trans statements GymCastic exclusive -- We reached out about the removal of the trans inclusion policy from the USAG website. USAG's statement below: "USA Gymnastics seeks to uphold inclusive sport practices while adhering to various local, state, and federal laws, as well as international regulations established by the IOC and FIG. In May, USAG removed its policy to assess compliance with the current legal landscape." Jordyn Wieber and Chris Brooks had their baby! The NCAA House Settlement is final, and schools will now be able to directly pay athletes Which gymnasts are on the NIL backpay list? Could this be the end of Olympic and non-revenue sports? What are the Title IX implications? GYMTERNET NEWS Li Li Leung announced she will be stepping down as CEO of USA Gymnastics at the end of 2025 What was her legacy, and what does this mean for the organization? EurovisionSport's gymnastics coverage is available for free in the US! What happened to Mary Lou Retton? The latest news following her DUI incident Fisk University will discontinue gymnastics after the 2026 season, but work is being done behind the scenes to save the program Hi USA Gymnastics, it's me, artistry: Daymon Jones is the newest member of USAG's National Team staff developmental program College gymnastics transfer news: Quincy Walters switches commitment from Cal to Michigan Adele Ossi switches commitment from Clemson to Arizona State The Masters World Cup happened at TurnFest during Euros. Here's a glimpse of what adult gymnastics competitions look like at the highest level (AKA still super fun). Thanks for the video Nate. DUMPSTER FIRE NEWS Qi Han, the founder of Everest Gymnastics and former coach of Ashton Locklear, has been banned for life by SafeSport MINI COMMISSION: Pro Gymnastics Past, Present and Future World Champion-level Club Gym Nerd member Sarah wants us to discuss options for professional gymnasts in the past, present, and future to continue their careers from competition formats like the Bundesliga, exhibition meets like the Reese's Cup, and the GIGA league Check out this article from Kensley explaining how the Bundesliga works! Remember that time we had the Pro Gymnastics Challenge on ESPN? Good times Why Nastia's infamous "IT WAS A DELTCHEV" lives rent-free in our minds Updates on the GIGA pro-gymnastics league FEEDBACK What we would score Nadia and Olga if we were judges at the 1976 Olympics We need a full minute to gush over Giulia Perotti If USAG went full Japan and decided to select the Worlds team today, who would be on it? UP NEXT Behind The Scenes: Our weekly live Q&A at noon Pacific on Friday 3:00pm Eastern/7:00pm GMT OUT NOW IN US & EUROPE The Balance: My Years Coaching Simone Biles by Aimee Boorman with Fact Checker is topping the sport charts - SUCK IT SPORTS BALLS! Get your copy now. And if you loved reading (or listening) to the book, please leave a review. BONUS CONTENT  Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes. Club Gym Nerd members can watch the podcast being recorded and get access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails. MERCH GymCastic Store: clothing and gifts to let your gym nerd flag fly and even “tapestries” (banners, the perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast! Baseball hats available now in the GymCastic store RELATED  NIL Gymnastics Deals & Regionals Debate Club British Ute Amelie Morgan Unionize and Profit Share: The Money Game LSU Docuseries Simone Biles Rising Director Katie Walsh Judging The Judges: How Judges Are Chosen For the Olympic Games Three World Champion Coaches Get Candid Find all our recent episodes here NEWSLETTERS Sign up for all three GymCastic newsletters  RECENT  Behind The Scenes: Calzones Confessions Demand More Behind The Scenes: Pottery Wheel Massacre RESOURCES Spencer's essential website The Balance Beam Situation  Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim RESISTANCE  Submitted by our listeners. ACTION Indivisible Practical ideas about what you can actually do in this moment, check it out: indivisi.org/muskorus 5Calls App will call your Congresspeople by issue with a script to guide you Make 2 to your Congressional rep (local and DC office). 2 each to your US Senators (local and state offices) State your name and zip code or district Be concise with your question or demand (i.e. What specific steps is Senator X taking to stop XYZ) Wait for answer Ask for action items -  tell them what you want them to do (i.e. draft articles of impeachment immediately, I want to see you holding a press conference in front of...etc.) ResistBot Turns your texts into faxes, postal mail, or emails to your representatives in minutes ACLU Mobile Justice App Allows you to record encounters with public officials while streaming to your closest contacts and your local ACLU; REPORT any abuse by authorities to the ACLU and its networks. LAWSUITS Donate to organizations suing the administration for illegal actions ACLU, Southern Poverty Law Center, Northwest Immigration Law Project STAY INFORMED Suggested podcasts:  Amicus, Daily Beans, Pod Save America, Strict Scrutiny Immigrant Rights Know Your Rights Red Cards, We Have Rights Video, Your Rights on trains and buses video  

Have you ever downplayed what you really wanted because it felt safer not to ask for too much? There were seasons when I told myself I was fine with a smaller version of the dream, but deep down, I knew I was playing small. Today, I share three reasons why we don't ask for more, as well as tangible practices to overhaul this pattern in order to fully OWN even the biggest version of your dream. I go over the sneaky cost of settling, including energetic drains from half-commitment and abandonment for our authenticity, before revealing how to stretch your capacity to go all-in on what you want in every area of life. If you're ready to stop settling and unlock your full potential, this is YOUR episode!   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Where are you downplaying out of fear? 05:00 Three reasons why we don't ask for what we really want. 13:30 The true cost of settling (AKA, the energy drain of half-commitment). 17:35 Stretch your capacity to dream BIGGER in three steps. 21:40 How to stop settling and go all-in on the full version of your dream.   RESOURCES + LINKS Click HERE for tickets to the 2025 Powerhouse Women Event August 15-17th in Scottsdale, Arizona! Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Youth sports are not just sports anymore. They're a $40 billion+ industry and in this episode, we're getting all the way into it. We're talking about the emotional pressure, the social expectations, the team group chats, the $75 photo packages that somehow still exist in 2025, and why nobody tells you the signup fee is just the beginning. Whether you're new to the world of cleats and concession stands or already halfway through a season with three backup uniforms and a mini mortgage in gear, this episode will help you take a breath and get a grip.We break down the four types of spending most sports parents face:Sign-up costs (AKA the cover charge)Gear and equipment (plural. Always plural.)Lifestyle expenses (snacks, meals, coach gifts, and “team bonding” events that cost real money)Development extras (private lessons, apps, camps, and the “just in case they're great” category)We also cover several practical tips like the importance of setting a seasonal sports budget that your kid can help manage, why used gear is your best friend and where to find it, and the right time to say no and how to skip guilt with it. Whether you're trying to be the "fun" parent, the budget-conscious one, or just trying not to lose your mind, this one's for anyone raising kids in sports. Links: Project Play survey: Family spending on youth sports rises 46% over five yearsEpisode 183 - Why NIL is a game changer for young athletes Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our website, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.Join our email list to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by ForbesIf you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, Making Money Grow

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 23! It's hard to find any other apparel that signifies vacation more than a Hawaiian shirt AKA an Aloha shirt. It's not just a symbol of going on vacation, for some it means being part of the ska community, hanging out at a tiki bar, relaxing at get togethers, and even just dressing up for “casual Friday.” But what is the origin and background of the Aloha shirt, how did it grow in popularity, and what is the importance of it to the Hawaiian islands? In this episode we talk about some key early designers like Ellery Chun of King-Smith Clothiers and Koichiro Miyamoto of Musa-Shiya the Shirtmaker, who both helped popularize the Aloha shirt. We also discuss how the Hawaiian shirt grew in popularity and what the shirt symbolizes in Hawaii. And if you want to buy an authentic Aloha shirt, you're in luck because we also share several current makers like Sig Zane, Kahala, Reyn Spooner, and Ted's favorite, Rix Island Wear. Is there a brand that you like? If you like what we do, please share, follow, and like us in your podcast directory of choice or on Instagram @AAHistory101. For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or our links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com. Segments 00:25 Intro and Catching Up 03:45 The History of the Aloha Shirt 16:02 Expanded Current Events

This week, Mike welcomes Ryan Chute, AKA the Wizard of Ads, a consulting agency helping ambitious Residential Home Service Contractors and Professional Service Companies 4-10X their revenue profitably with brand-forward sales and marketing solutions. Together, they discuss resilience, entrepreneurship, and the power of overcoming adversity. Ryan explores his journey from a high school dropout to a leading sales and marketing expert, and explores the importance of leveraging your weaknesses as strengths. The conversation unpacks pivotal career moments, the intersection of sales and marketing, and the essence of creating a frictionless and trustworthy brand experience. Ryan shares his insights on how to transform challenges such as ADHD into unique advantages, emphasizing that the traits that make you different can also be your greatest strengths. He highlights the importance of empathy, active listening, and building trust in sales and negotiations.  This episode is packed with valuable lessons on grit, determination, and the transformative power of self-belief.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Hero Documentary on Amazon Prime My Hair Went on Vacation Grant Cardone  How to Win Friends & Influence People  The Selling Bible: For People in the Business of Selling No Thanks, I'm Just Looking: Sales Techniques for Turning Shoppers into Buyers The Straight Dope on Dirty Sales: A Wiseguy's Guide to the Scams, Cons, and Sleaze of Unethical Selling   Connect with Ryan:  Website LinkedIn Instagram  YouTube TikTok   Connect with Mike: Linktree   SPONSORS: Social Chameleon | Transform Your Podcast   AFFILIATES: Libsyn: First Month FREE with Promo Code BEGREAT Riverside | This interview was recorded on Riverside   Want to become a show sponsor or affiliate? Email mike@socialchameleon.us   Produced by: Social Chameleon   Copyright © 2025 Mike'D Up! with Mike DiCioccio | For permission to use this content in any way, please email mike@socialchameleon.us

Send us a textThe Secret Life of Lincoln Jones by Wendelin Van DraanenCould life be any worse? Lincoln doesn't think so. I mean, how many kids have to go to their parents work after school? And how much worse that his mom works in a crazy home, or AKA – old folks home – or AKA a nursing home for dementia patients? Plus, Lincoln is having to deal with moving to a new school and a new apartment and having to deal with the school bus, which all pose their own problems.Even though Lincoln has a lot to deal with, he moves through life with a journal in his backpack and lots of stories in his head. If he can only stay out of the way of Troy (who makes his life a misery on the bus) and Kandy Kain (seriously that is her name – a girl who won't leave him alone at school) and various residents at Brookside Manor (one who periodically likes to take off her clothes!) he might be able to make it through the first months at school.Recommended for 6th grade and up. Support the show

It's interesting how, at times, different medical societies can look at the same data and arrive at different recommendations. It happens! In April 2025, the Society of Family Planning (SFP) released its new clinical recommendations for the medical management of early pregnancy loss (EPL), AKA miscarriage. This clinical guidance has 4 remarkably interesting differences when compared to the ACOG practice bulletin # 200 on early pregnancy loss. In this episode, we will review these 4 key differences and summarize the latest recommendations for the medical management of miscarriage. Listen in for details.

Memory mini Mnemonic remembering a 5 item example grocery shopping list-Podcast Title: BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing HourEpisode Title: Silver Streakers' Brain Boost: Shopping List Mnemonics with Dr. Metivier's Magnetic Memory MethodEpisode Number: (You can insert an appropriate number here, e.g., 107)Host: Grandpa Bill(Intro Music: Upbeat, gentle, and slightly folksy)Grandpa Bill: Welcome, welcome, welcome back to the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour! I'm your host, Grandpa Bill, coming to you live from beautiful Westbrook, Maine. So glad you're joining me today.And folks, you know what time it is! It's time for another installment of my daily audio show, "Workouts for Geriatrics, AKA, Silver Streakers, Good for ALL Kids from 1-92!" Because whether you're 1 or 92, keeping that brain sharp and those memories strong is vital for a vibrant, fulfilling life.Now, as many of you know, one of my three bucket list retirement goals is to incorporate daily mini-mnemonics right here on the podcast. And these aren't just any mnemonics, oh no! They're all based on the incredible online courses and workshops of a true pioneer in memory training, Dr. Anthony Metivier, creator and innovator of the Magnetic Memory Method!And speaking of Dr. Metivier, I'm thrilled to announce that today we're delving even deeper into his brilliant techniques. He's been a two-time guest on this show, and his insights are truly transformative. Today, we're going to devise a self-help guide for the elderly, specifically starting with a quick mnemonic example of how to tackle something we all do: the dreaded, or delightful, depending on your perspective, shopping list!We're going to create a P.A.O. (Person, Action, Object) and a Memory Palace featuring items on a shopping list. Why? To enhance our memories, of course, and to strengthen our brains through the incredible power of neuroplasticity. That's our brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. Pretty amazing, right?Alright, let's dive right in. Imagine you've got a shopping list. Let's keep it simple for our first example, just five items:MilkEggsBreadApplesCoffee#MagneticMemoryMethod,#Dr.Anthony Metivier,#MemoryTraining#Neuroplasticity#BrainHealth#SeniorWellness#ElderlyCare,#CognitiveFitness,#GrandpaBill,#SilverStreakers#BHSKKHolisticHealingHour,#PodcastForSeniors,#MemoryPalace,#Mnemonics,#SelfHelpForElderly,#BrainWorkout,#Mindfulness,#HolisticHealth,#KennelKelpHolisticHealingHour,#DailyPodcast,

Amazing performance in the vinyl room from Columbia-Missouri rockers, Highway Demon. Plus a few from Zawata's Dylan McCord. We also had a visit from Adam Wilson, AKA, Pepr and a brief chat with Claire from Kansas City's Nightosphere. Great show.

Popcorn overdoses spiked during the Musk v. Trump slapfest. Man-baby's vile country club for Nazis in New Jersey was for smacked with 18 health code violations. Creepy Elmo posted memes about Trump's bogus beautiful bill. Democratic Rep Eric Swalwell trolled Trump by munching on a taco. The sloth-like Dems announced a study to figure out how they lost young men in the last election. Czar of pillows Mike Lindell got in trouble for social media posts related to his defamation trial. Lindell considered bringing one his pillows to trial to prove they aren't lumpy. Anti-sphere thoughtless leader and racist Kandiss Taylor blathered Muslims shouldn't be in government. The vaccination rate for measles has plummeted bigly thanks to the crappiest and creepiest Kennedy, RFK Jr.  A giant cloud of dust is headed for Florida and Texas. ICE agents, AKA sadistic traitors to America, tossed flash grenades in a San Diego neighborhood.

EMERGENCY EPISODE!! I discuss Brit skipping the Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion and her explanation AKA the lawsuit, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives reunion, Real Housewives of Orange County trailer and Lexi leaving Summer House. ACCESS AD FREE, EARLY, EXTENDED/BONUS AND VIDEO EPISODES BY BECOMING A PATRON HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support the show ⁠HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on aBlogtoWatch Weekly, Ariel, David, and Ripley are holding down the fort as Rick is off handling VIP (Very Important Panerai) business. Maybe. We think. OK, we're just assuming. The team begins the show with talk of G-Shock's seeming pause on its focus to develop NEW features, instead recycling the same features throughout the brand's various price points. Ariel asks David and Ripley about their hunger for data that their watches can give them: “Aren't you data-hungry?” The guys explore the significance of thematic watches and delve into the appeal of ceramic watches while the rest of us likely suffer from “ceramic ignorance,” AKA ceramignorance (say that three times fast). Join this week's conversation as we discuss the evolution of the Tag Heuer Monaco, the introduction of new technologies in brands like Certina, and why you should potentially prepare for a watch tan line competition, coming soon to a podcast near you!

Sometimes having awareness is NOT enough. If we want actual, lasting change to happen, we first need to change our patterns! Joining us on the podcast is Bizzie Gold, the founder of multiple 8-figure businesses and industry disruptor. Today, she's sharing her method for breaking subconscious patterns that hold you back! Bizzie lifts the curtain on brain pattern mapping, including the different brain pattern types and how they manifest in our behavior, the biggest misunderstandings surrounding mental health, and the role pattern opposition plays in rewiring self-sabotaging habits. Our conversation is full of tangible tools to dismantle the language we use and identify the sneaky ways self-deception keeps us trapped. This is your sign that it's not too late to shift the paradigm and allow for real healing to occur.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Say hello to top industry disruptor and founder of multiple 8-figure businesses, Bizzie Gold! 03:00 The biggest misunderstandings about our brain patterns (AKA, why your brain is a filthy liar). 11:45 How do patterns get formed in our brain? 17:35 Why having awareness is sometimes not enough for change to occur. 22:50 The sneaky ways self-deception keeps us from true healing. 26:05 What is key to breaking subconscious patterns holding you back? 31:20 Which brain patterns manifest differently for the left versus the right (people-pleasing, conflict, narcissism, and MORE). 40:15 How to cancel-proof yourself using brain pattern mapping. 46:30 Pattern opposition and its role in shifting away from self-saboting habits. 50:40 How to change patterns by dismantling the language we rely on. 54:20 How identifying patterns of self-deception can change your whole life. 1:04:30 Celebrating Bizzie's Powerhouse moment of taking ownership of and opposing her pattern.   RESOURCES + LINKS Use code POWERHOUSE20 for 20% off the Break Method Program HERE! Order a copy of Bizzie's book HERE Click HERE for tickets to the 2025 Powerhouse Women Event August 15-17th in Scottsdale, Arizona Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Bizzie: @bizziegold Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Msg me "ACADEMY"  to apply for Your BINGE FREE Life AcademyWhy is it that you KNOW what to do to stop binge eating but you find yourself not IMPLEMENTING?Aka you know you shouldn't give into an urge but you say “one last time”You're full from dinner but finish your plate anyways…Why is it that some people conquer binge eating much faster than other people even though they learnt the same tools?Why is it that someone who has been binge eating for 10+ years can heal much quicker than someone who's only been bingeing for the last year?I'll be breaking this down inside today's podcast episode!

Countdown #505   Aka the Top 10 Gateway Horror Films episode!   Do you have a friend who refuses to watch horror films even though you know there are many great films in that genre? Or perhaps you have a child or a niece or nephew who is just getting to that age where they're developing an interest in horror films? Maybe you want to introduce your significant other to this most awesome genre, but aren't sure where to start because you don't want to be over-eager and blow it with something too full on? Or perhaps you're just a massive wuss like Wayne and are ready to challenge yourself with some slightly more frightening or gory films?   Well, the boys have just the episode for you. And it's a classic in every sense as Paul and Wayne come at their lists in polar opposite directions, but regardless, will guide you on what to watch when it comes to gateway horror films!   Want more? Find heaps more Countdowns - all the way back to Episode 40! - on our Podbean site.   Join The Countdown Podcast Listener Community on Facebook so you can interact more directly with Paul and Wayne and the great listeners of the show.   While you're at it, check out Wayne's new YouTube channel, Waxing & Wayning!

In which the Musical Man plays chess and checkers at the Check Apron Ball while refusing to engage with Anna Lilla, AKA the Sunshine Girl. Donate today via Patreon: patreon.com/musicalmanpod / Podbean: musicalmanpod.podbean.com / Email: musicalmanpod@gmail.com

160 episodes in and still going. Consistency is key. Thank you to everybody who has been listening and subscribing and commenting. In today's episode, which is one of the first episodes. I actually have a video for will be up on YouTube in the next week, I interview comedian comic actor, Kevy Kev, AKA, Kevin Williams Period. I've known Kevin since I was about 15 years old, and he was a menace on the school bus. He can out rank and “sleigh“ anybody on the bus. And he took that further, and has used it for his comedy. We get his origin stories of growing up in Harrisburg to getting involved in street Mass and his jail stick and how he progressed from that. A very good story. Shout out to EDWARD GLOVER for facilitating. Enjoy.

Love Island Season, AKA the most wonderful time of the year, is upon us. The new season of Love Island USA begins on June 3rd, so I had to hop on the mic and give my first impressions of the islanders and make some predictions before the season starts! ACCESS AD FREE, EARLY, EXTENDED/BONUS AND VIDEO EPISODES BY BECOMING A PATRON HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Support the show⁠⁠ ⁠⁠HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a chaotic ECF Game 6 yesterday… the 2025 #NBAFinals are now set - and we've got a cracking matchup with OKC vs Indiana! Aka the Furphy-Ducas Cup - as we've got two Aussies in the NBA Finals! We break down why the #Pacers #Thunder matchup will rock … and also, what's next for the Knicks? TRADE KAT? FIRE THIBS? Or … just chill and relax for a second?? PLUS: we rank the last 15 years of NBA finals matchups!  We're talking it ALL out in today's episode of #NBA #Straya.  There's also the NBA Straya Game Wraps, as well as the NBA Straya Awards: That's Not A Knife, Old Mate No Mates, Spud of the Night, Better Than Lonzo Ball and more.... Like Magic Tweet of the Week!   Plus YEAH NAHs, the Unpopular Opinion of the Day and OUTBACK TAKEHOUSE...  There's also an Aussie NBA Player Watch… and an ANDREW GAZE GREY MAMBA AWARD…  We close out the show with a FIRST BLUSH pick & preview for Game 1 of the Pacers @ Thunder NBA Finals on Friday June 6: can Indy open with a win on the road? Are OKC going to smash them?  Who will win (or at least cover)? Find out with NBA PICKS WITH NBA STRAYA, brought to you by Dabble! Hit the link below to see all the picks & follow along.   So… strap in, lean back & enjoy! … and remember to rate, review & subscribe!  Cheers legends, and thanks for tuning in to the best NBA podcast in the world!! #Onyas...    

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*FREE VIDEO AVAILABLE ON PATREON* It's Seeking Sunday! Ben here, back with another episode of Interior Motives, the game show wherein viewers send us a photo of their bedroom (and the inside of their fridge) and we have to guess their sexuality, gender, age and location. Joining me today is the don diva Jen and Jamie, AKA the Mother of the Podcast! Do you want to be on Interior Motives? Submit here! There was a slight delay on this video call, we did our best to fix it!

Our buddy Norm, AKA the Land Beaver, is back hanging out with us in the studio. He's fresh off a 3 week trip covering a lot of ground. We get to hear about some of the cool places him and his wife Laura got to experience from Niagara Falls, Maine lobsters, Ben & Jerry's in Vermont, wild horses on Chincoteague island, Graceland, Tombstone and so many more fun stops.

Au Congo-Brazzaville, le premier congrès des peuples autochtones et des populations locales des bassins forestiers se tient cette semaine du 26 au 30 mai à Brazzaville. Dirigeants autochtones, représentants de communautés et défenseurs de l'environnement sont déterminés à défendre les écosystèmes forestiers les plus vitaux de la planète. L'événement vise à obtenir une déclaration commune en amont de la COP30, prévue à Belém, au Brésil, au mois de novembre. Bonaventure Bondo, chargé de campagne Forêts pour le bassin du Congo à Greenpeace Afrique répond aux questions d'Alexandra Brangeon. RFI : Le premier Congrès des peuples autochtones issus des trois grands bassins forestiers de la planète, c'est-à-dire Amazone, Bornéo, Mékong et Bassin du Congo, s'est ouvert cette semaine à Brazzaville. Alors quand on parle des populations autochtones du Bassin du Congo, de qui s'agit-il exactement ? Bonaventure Bondo : Ces termes renvoient d'emblée aux communautés pygmées - même si le mot pygmées est en train de disparaître - qui vivent dans la forêt ou qui développent le lien étroit avec les forêts tropicales.Dans quels pays ?Ces communautés sont réparties dans presque tous les pays du Bassin du Congo. EnRDC, nous avons les Twa et les Aka. De même pour la République du Congo. Au Cameroun, nous avons les Baka qui s'étendent aussi au niveau du Cameroun et de la Guinée équatoriale.Alors ces populations, qu'elles soient de la RDC, de Centrafrique, partagent les mêmes problématiques, la reconnaissance de leurs terres ancestrales ? Oui, ils font face aux mêmes défis, surtout liés à la reconnaissance de leurs terroirs ancestraux. Parce qu'ils sont les premiers habitants, ils sont les détenteurs de ces forêts sur les plans traditionnels et avec l'expansion du développement, axé sur le néocolonialisme, dans le Bassin du Congo, notamment l'exploitation industrielle du bois, le développement de l'agriculture industrielle aussi avec la plantation de palmiers à huile, ces communautés ont été plusieurs fois exposées à certains abus liés à la violation de leurs droits, à l'accaparement de leurs terres. Et dès lors, ils ont commencé à relever cette nécessité pour eux d'être reconnus, d'avoir une reconnaissance légale sur leurs terres et d'avoir une reconnaissance aussi légale à gérer leurs terres comme ils le font depuis des années.Le premier pays à prendre cette décision a été le Congo-Brazzaville et ensuite la République démocratique du Congo avec sa loi sur la promotion et la protection des peuples autochtones pygmées. Il y a un peu d'avancées, mais il y a encore beaucoup à faire pour que nous puissions arriver à sécuriser légalement les terroirs de communautés locales partout dans le Bassin du Congo.Concrètement, quelles sont leurs revendications ? Ils revendiquent la reconnaissance de leurs terres, leur prise en compte dans le processus de décision, parce qu'ils sont pour la plupart du temps mis de côté lorsqu'il faut décider de l'avenir de leurs terres, que ce soit dans les projets d'exploitation du pétrole, d'exploitation des mines, d'exploitation du bois. Ils sont souvent mis de côté. Ils revendiquent aussi d'être associés, de prendre part aux instances de prise de décisions dans la gouvernance des ressources naturelles sur leurs terres.À lire aussiCongo-B: une ONG publie une enquête inquiétante sur l'exploitation pétrolière et minièreAlors, la ministre congolaise de l'Économie forestière Rosalie Matondo a regretté que moins d'1 % des financements disponibles ne leur parviennent. Et que, malgré leur expertise, ils sont peu impliqués dans les programmes de développement durable. Pourquoi est-ce le cas ? Le fait qu'ils sont toujours mis de côté se justifie par le fait qu'ils n'ont pas de capacités nécessaires, ils n'ont pas de connaissances, ils n'ont pas de compétences. Ce qui est vraiment faux. Ce que les communautés sont en train de revendiquer maintenant, c'est de dire, qu'ils ont aussi dans leur façon de faire les choses grâce aux savoirs traditionnels et connaissances endogènes, des initiatives très prometteuses, des initiatives très louables, qu'ils mettent en œuvre pour protéger les forêts. Et ces initiatives ou ces efforts doivent effectivement être reconnus à leur juste valeur pour qu'ils puissent aussi bénéficier de cette confiance. Il y a d'abord un problème de confiance dans la distribution des fonds. Il faut que les communautés autochtones aujourd'hui puissent être reconnues, capables de bien gérer ces fonds et de bien continuer à développer leurs initiatives. Et c'est vraiment la question qui est au cœur du débat, pour voir comment est-ce que dans tous les mécanismes financiers qui existent, qu'il y ait une part allouée directement aux communautés locales.Alors, justement, votre organisation Greenpeace a mis sur pied un projet Forest Solution pour voir comment rehausser le travail de ces communautés dans la préservation des forêts. L'objectif, effectivement, c'est promouvoir les initiatives locales dans la protection de nos forêts, mais non seulement le promouvoir, mais aussi pousser en sorte que les communautés locales puissent avoir accès aux connaissances, aux informations et à un partage d'expériences entre les autres peuples autochtones des autres bassins tropicaux qui sont, selon les constats, beaucoup plus avancés. Et à travers ces projets, nous voulons vraiment faire en sorte que ces communautés soient connectées, puissent partager l'expérience pour construire des recommandations fortes et communes, pour faire bouger les lignes dans les instances décisionnelles aux niveaux national, régional et international.Quand vous dites, ce sont les premiers gardiens des forêts qu'ils protègent depuis des générations. Est-ce que vous pouvez me donner un exemple concret ? L'expertise aujourd'hui qui est louable, c'est la foresterie communautaire que nous sommes en train de cibler comme l'une des solutions aux forêts. Dans ce processus, les communautés ont droit à avoir des titres, des concessions sur leurs forêts et aussi ont droit de développer des activités à caractère économique dans leur concession.Ils exploitent les concessions à leur manière de façon durable, pour à la fois protéger les forêts, conserver la biodiversité et aussi améliorer leurs conditions de vie socio-économique.À lire aussiCongo-B: premier congrès mondial des peuples autochtones des grands bassins forestiers

Kiera reflects on some of her most memorable episodes and experiences across 1,000 episodes (!!!) of the Dental A-Team podcast! Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today feels like a ridiculously special, amazing, incredible day. We are at 1,000 Dental A Team podcasts. Like, can you honestly believe this? I can't believe it. I can't believe that we have hit record on this podcast a thousand times. And honestly, I wanna say thank you to you as listeners, to all of you who have made this podcast a reality. If you're new to the show, welcome. I'm Kiera Dent. I love dentistry. I love making people happy. I love.   truly enjoying life. And this podcast came to me while Jason, my husband and I were hiking Yosemite. And I said, Hey, I've noticed that there's this area where they're unserved, where doctors and teams are not communicating on the same way. And like, there's really got to be a better way to help practices scale, to grow, to evolve. And being a team member myself and a business owner, I thought let's combine both of those perspectives. So truly it's an honor. ⁓   I honestly cannot believe that we are here. So if you've been here since episode one, please send me an email. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. I will send you a personalized thank you to you. I am just so honored. If you've been here for at least like 900 of them, let me know. But truly it's such an honor to be able to have this podcast where we're able to give back, to serve, to share, to laugh, to grow. This podcast has been such a healing space for me. And so today I thought it'd be really fun.   for us to actually go through some of our most powerful success networks that's helped hundreds of doctors. It helps you. And I've called it the yes model. ⁓ that's focusing, wow, that's focusing in on you being able to say you, earnings and systems and team development. So focusing on you as a person, helping make sure that you're profitable as a practice, and then having systems and team development in place ⁓ to make sure that you can really, truly say yes to everything in life that you want. Because I truly, truly, truly believe.   that running a practice, having a successful team, having a team of people that are accountable does not have to be hard. And so really that's been the whole purpose of this is to make it tactical, practical. And I thought like, Hey, this is going to be something really fun. We're actually going to pull from our framework. But what I'm going to do is I'm actually going to pull from past episodes, some of our hottest episodes, some of those fun episodes to kind of help you see how we can focus on you as a person, how we can focus on your earnings and profitability of the practice and helping with your systems and team development.   Now, something that is fun is that there actually were several episodes that were our top downloaded episodes over the years. And so this is just something fun if you enjoyed it, amazing, but truly we looked back and these ones stood out. And so our episodes were episode 469, 10 Practices in 2 Years with Lewis Chen. So such a fun one to inspire, to ignite, to help all of us like really just get, I remember that practice and I was like, my gosh, I thought I like.   rampaged up and in like two years we had three, but to do 10 practices in two years. Our other top downloaded episode is episode 501, What Office Managers Need to Know and really helping those office managers highlight, elevate. Being an office manager in dentistry, I feel is such a tricky zone because there's really no rule book for it. And that's what we tried to create at Dental A Team is what is an office manager supposed to do and giving support to office managers and doctors so you can truly have these incredible leaders in your practice.   And then our next most downloaded episode was episode 607, A Day to Remember. And that was actually released on Thanksgiving. So shout out to you guys for having these as the most popular downloaded episodes. But like I said, I want to give you guys that framework for being able to say yes to everything with some podcast tools. Don't worry. You want to go back and listen to them if you don't want to. But trying to chunk that so you can really look at your life and your practice.   Kiera Dent (03:41) So breaking into the you section, this is about you as a person. This is about you being that visionary, that owner, that fulfilled human, because honestly, if you're not fulfilled and you're not happy with what you're doing, honestly, your practice can't be there. And when we build the yes model, we purposely put it in a specific order of you first, and we focus on you as a person. Then we focus on earnings and profitability. And then we focus on systems and team, because what I found is if we put them in this order,   You as a person first, kind like take the oxygen mask off of you, put it on you. Like you've to take care of yourself first before you can help other people. If we put that oxygen mask on yourself, then what we do from there is we can give and serve to other people. Then we focus on profit. Cause honestly, so much of stress comes from cashflow. Like honestly, the bulk of offices who sign up with us and not all, but a lot of them are struggling with cashflow. They're struggling with profitability. They're struggling to learn to read their numbers. And then we do systems and team development.   And a lot of times we think like, let's put the systems in place, cause that's gonna fix everything else. But what that does is it doesn't make sure that you are fulfilled and we know where you're headed as a person. So focusing on you as a doctor, scaling honestly starts with you, but that doesn't mean we're doing more. It means that you are the leader that your practice needs. You know where you're headed. You know what the direction of the practice is. And that's where this can all come together. So some of the episodes that we pulled out for you guys from all these thousands of episodes, like literally we have a thousand. ⁓   would be number 17. Like let's go way back in the archives. If you have not gone, you guys can always head on over to TheDentalATeam.com, click on podcasts. You can search any topic and you can go find all thousand episodes. But going back clear to episode 17, I love this one, is Goals are lost without Accountability. So when we're having those, like if you don't have accountability in your practice, if you don't have things to help keep your team accountable,   Honestly, doctors, you can have all the goals that you want, but you've got to have the accountability with it. And so I really love to help doctors and teams come together within Dental A Team and our consulting ⁓ to make sure that your goals are hit because we have accountability and that means your personal goals. So where you want to be and your professional goals. And we have a client that really like was struggling with some of their goals, but they knew where they wanted to go. They wanted to get a beach house. They wanted to be able to take care of their children in college.   ⁓ And what was really lovely about that is because we knew where they were going to go, we were able to help hold them accountable to it. And then we were able to the E portion that we'll get to, we were able to help create the profitability within the practice using production and metrics to be able to help them get there. But really looking at goals are lost if you don't have accountability. Like truly, if no one's holding people accountable, you doctor have to do it all. But even a lot of times things just get lost. And so making sure   that we really are working through these different pieces to make sure that your goals are not just a wish and a hope, but they're actually being measured and we're tracking them. We're making sure you're living the dream life that you want to be living. that would be an episode. Another episode in here would be 551 Leaders, You Need to Decide and helping you as a leader know that your team can't read your mind. You've got to make decisions. More is lost through indecision than a wrong decision. I have a quote over here by Theodore Roosevelt that   any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing. The next best thing is the wrong thing. And the worst thing you can do is nothing. And so making sure that on there, you guys are making a decision. Doctors like you have to decide. You have to be clear. You have to know where you're going. And I think deciding the life you want to live. ⁓ I have a quote that we say often, your practice should serve you, not you serving your practice.   making sure it's really giving you that dream life. Otherwise, go be an associate, like honestly, but there shouldn't be the stress and the heartache. And I know that there's stress with running a business. That's not something that we can ever take away, but really making sure we're fulfilling your bucket, your cup, making sure you're taken care of is a big portion. ⁓ Episode 940 was another popular one, What Leaders Should Not Do.   I thought this is a really good one to help doctors like realizing your role has to change. You have to become this incredible person. We have to know where you're going. We have to know this vision. But honestly, like leaders, you should not be doing everything. You should not be fixing everything. Otherwise you're enabling. And I remember another great ⁓ thought is when we empower our teams without accountability, we actually create ⁓ entitlement. And so what are we doing and are we fixing everything and helping?   Like we think we're helping, but we're not actually having our team rise to the table. so really looking at like, these are the things not to do. These are things that won't help you become the leader and the person that your practice needs and really relies on you to be. So another great episode of what things should you not be doing. think that that sometimes helps again, because as the visionary, as the leader of the practice, as you, as a person, ⁓ making sure that you're not running yourself ragged, trying to make everybody else and pleasing everybody else. But that way you're truly working as a team.   You need to show up as a CEO. You need to show up as the dentist. But you also need to have good working hours and good life ⁓ balance and life happiness and making sure that you're fulfilled and that your cup is being full. Otherwise, you're going to burn out and really making sure we take care of you as a person. Last episode to highlight in the you section is 948, The CEO Visionary and The OM Implementer and pulling from EOS and traction where   We literally have like CEOs, you're the visionary and how to have your office manager really be a yin to your yang to help support, to help make the visions come to life, to help bring all these pieces to the table ⁓ really, really truly can help. How do these two roles operate and who should be doing what and getting and gaining that clarity because again, when we focus on you and we know where you want to go and we know the pieces.   Then you're able to settle into your role as CEO of the practice too. And you're able to settle into all these different pieces, but really looking at you as a person, like not doing more, you as a leader, you as the CEO, you as a spouse or a partner or a parent or a sibling or a child, whatever it is, but you showing up as the best version of you. so yes, these are.   four episodes a lot on leadership for you. But really in that section within the Yes Model, I want you to really look at your life and I want you to see, are you truly living your best life? Are you truly fulfilled? Are you delegating to your team? Are you leading your team? Are you ⁓ working hard? ⁓ Or are you doing things smarter and actually working?   happier and more enjoyable. When I ask you about your personal relationships and I ask you about your personal life, do you have an identity outside of work or is it just work? ⁓ Do you find joy in the little things or have you lost that joy and sparkle because you're so consumed with the business? Those would be some things and if we're not taking care of you, it might be time to give a little TLC. I remember there was a great ⁓ podcast guest.   And he said a comment, he said, we should take care of our billion dollar asset, AKA our body. And I've thought about that a lot of do we take care of us, our body, our mind, our psyche, our happiness, to make sure that we can show up as those leaders that our practice and our patients and our community needs. ⁓ And so this section, I really hope that you highlight, yes, being that leader who needs to evolve and rise, ⁓ but really making sure that you're the human that you wanna be.   we've got the North Star dotting to where you ultimately want to go and really just spending and highlighting that. Okay, so the question to that is what do you need to stop doing in your life right now? Practice or professional or personal or both. So that way your team can start owning more and also so you can start having more fun in life. What do you need to stop doing? Like literally I'm sitting there with you pretend I got my pen and paper and you're like, okay, Kiera.   This is what I need to do to feel more fulfilled, more happy, more like me. What do you need to stop doing? Notice I didn't say start because you want to go like, no, I need to start journaling. No, what do you need to stop? Cause I'm trying to help you see that a lot of times less is more and you actually can create more by doing less. All right, next up is earnings. Making sure that you have profit with purpose. Collections don't equal profits. And so...   What I've noticed is like in larger practices, oftentimes they do protect their margins and they measure what matters. And so really making sure that when we're looking at the numbers, so we're looking at our earnings, this is moving into the second portion of the yes model. ⁓ Are you paying attention? Are you using your numbers to guide every single decision in your practice? And what I've seen is when practices come to us in chaos and move into clarity and more into control and more into ease, they know their numbers forward and backward.   Like they truly know, they use their numbers to make decisions on who to hire. They know their top line numbers. And what I love about this, like with our clients, we work hard on getting them an overhead scorecard. ⁓ So they know what their overhead is. We look at their monthly costs slash their BAM, their bare ACE minimum. We're looking at projections in the practice of what do we need? How do we hire? We're looking at other pieces for that I really just love are looking at their overhead as well to make sure. we've got our overhead, we've got our monthly costs.   We've got our profit margins to make sure we're looking at debt services to make sure that with the debt services, we're still profitable and we have cashflow in the practice and that these practices are thriving. And then we use KPI scorecards to make sure that the metrics within the practice are leading to the profit for a profitable business to make sure that doctors have a cashflow. And also in there, we include to pay doctors, like doctors you've got to be paid, otherwise it's really hard. And so again, just because we're producing, producing and collecting drive me wild.   I don't care what you're producing on a gross level, I care what you're producing on a net level that we can actually collect. Gross is gonna feed the ego, net's gonna feed the family. So make sure we have those numbers dialed in. So when we're looking at this, I want you to make sure that what I'm producing is actually collectible and also that we're producing enough and collecting, but that we also have our expenses in line. So we try within our clients to have them at a 50 % overhead, 30 % doctor pay, 20 % profit.   Now, obviously those things can be impacted by other things, rising costs, different pieces, but really a quick benchmark for you. And a couple different ⁓ awesome podcasts to kind of tie into this to just go back through the archives would be episode 618, How to Make Your Practice Profitable. So a lot of times we think it's production. We think that we've got to like produce more and create more, but really sometimes you don't have to produce. can't produce our problems. So looking at our P &L, looking at our costs, getting our whole team on board, having KPIs, having accountability within our team.   really can drive more profit. ⁓ I remember in Traction, was like at the very end, I'm probably gonna slaughter this section of the book, but I remember them saying that a lot of times the profit margins don't get bigger, the bigger your business goes. So like the problem, like your problems just get bigger with the more you produce. So an example, like they said, like a $1 million business with a profit margin oftentimes has the same profit margin as a $10 million business, but the headaches are more. Now, of course, ⁓   10 % profit margin on a $1 business compared to a 10 % profit margin on a $10 million business, there's obviously going to be more dollars. But it's the question of could I have more profit in a smaller practice? I don't know, that's questions for you to answer versus maybe always growing and chasing the next thing. So really looking to see how can we make it more profitable? How can we squeeze more juice out of it? And this is actually really fun because when we interview consultants to come into our company, we actually look to see can they find...   how to make a practice more profitable with a basic scenario. Because at the end of the day, if we can make you more profitable doctors and you can use your business more efficiently and with less stress and like better utilization of team members, you actually are way less stressed because you have cashflow and monies aren't as big of a deal. And what I found is the bulk of stress comes from cashflow issues. So really doing that, another great episode from this would be episode 871, Increase Profitability with Your AR.   So looking at cashflow leaks that kill growth. So AR is a huge zone and a lot of practices are like, we don't have any money. And I'm like, you have 160,000 sitting in AR, you've already done the work, we just need to collect the money. So making sure that we are actually helping you and your team get that money that should be paid to you. I had an office on a coaching call and they're like, well, Kara, our front office feels bad for calling patients to collect bills. And I was like, they feel bad.   No, they're doing these patients a service. Like we did a great job. Now these patients should be so happy to pay for us. And the reality is we should never be chasing money. We should just be collecting at a time of service. So really helping that profitability with AR because collections you can produce all day long, but if we're not collecting your profit margin is going to really, really struggle. So a lot of times it's not even a production issue. It's just a collection issue. That's a very simple system, which will come next in the S model. But when we see the numbers and we see where the leaks are,   then we know which systems we need to put into place. So this is how like you as a person know where you're going. Then we look at your profit, the numbers will tell us where we actually have true broken problems within our practice. And then we build the systems to fix those problems. And then it just chips up the line and you're able to say yes to more in your life. Another great episode was 884 Use Hygiene to Increase Profitability. So making sure that your hygiene department is about 20 to 35%.   Wow, excuse me, 25 to 30 % of your revenue ⁓ in your practice, depending upon what it is, that's usually for a GP practice. Hygiene's obviously, ⁓ in a pediatric practice, it will be different. Same thing within surgery practices and also some big GP practices that are doing a lot of surgery, hygiene might not be able to keep up with it. Or if I've got a doctor that's maybe slowing down, hygiene's actually out producing the doctor. Well, that's a concern that shows me that that doctor's not diagnosing and there's something going on.   But really utilizing your hygiene department, making sure our hygiene department's very thorough. This again, if it's not, and we don't have enough ⁓ perio within our practice, if our hygiene department's not ⁓ calibrated, we're not aligned, that then is a system that we'd wanna put into place to make sure we're able to help that. So really just another great episode. then 890 was, episode 890 was Hacks for Increasing Profitability. So ⁓ just some different pieces of like, what do we do? How can we increase that profitability?   certain things that we look for are one, like what are we producing and collecting? So let's look there first. Two, we wanna look at our BAM, our barriers, minimum and our costs and making sure that it's realistic for there. ⁓ And then also looking to see, could we renegotiate some of our pieces? Could we look at our lease? Could we look at our rent? Could we look at ⁓ our marketing spend? Could we look at our payroll? And again, I'm not here to cut team members. Don't worry team members.   I just want to make sure that each team member is being maximized and utilized based on the profitability because we know that most businesses should be able to run on a 30 % allocation to payroll. And so looking to see, we utilizing and maximizing our resources like we should? So really just looking for some of those hacks for profitability. But I love that so many people are obsessed with production and I'm obsessed with profit because profits, what's going to feed you profits, what's going to help you profit is going to be the piece.   that's going to actually make you thrive rather than just survive. Production, if we're not collecting and we're not profitable, it does not matter. And I go to a lot of business conferences and I love, they're like, yeah, my business did 10 million last year. My business is 100 million. And I'm always like, I don't care. What's your profit margin? And a lot of them come back. I remember there was this guy and we were chatting and he has a $30 million business and yet his profit margin was 5%. And he's like, Carrie, you're honestly probably taking home more than I am.   on a smaller business. And so again, I don't care about your production and top line number. It does play a role, but what I care more about is are you profitable and are you obsessed with being as profitable as possible? Are you reviewing your PNL every single quarter? Are you looking at small cashflow leaks? Are we making sure that we're collecting the money of what we produce? Are we making sure that our write-offs and our insurance is correct? Are we making sure our hygiene department is... ⁓   appropriate and are we using like KPIs to track this and to measure this to make sure that we're actually doing it. So that's kind of within the earning section for little highlighted episodes for you. And so then some thoughts to wrap that up would be if you're producing more but taking home less, what number are you not watching in your practice? So really look at that and see, gosh, like I'm producing this, but I'm not taking home as much. What number or numbers are you not watching that maybe you should start watching Food for Thought and   put it into play, you'll be much happier when you're profitable. And then last but not least, this is one that everybody obsessed with, systems. We want systems care. Please, please give me systems. I just want my practice to run on autopilot. And like the answer is like, yes, we should put systems in. And I think about like McDonald's and Chick-fil-A and they're able to give a very incredible experience with systems. And Walt Disney said like, he's able to create predictable magic with the systems behind the scenes. And so for you and your practice, how can you create predictable experiences?   predictable revenue, predictable production through the systems. So a couple of great episodes that we had with systems, systemization I think is like sexy and not sexy, like cool, that's great. But like really, if you focus on you first, then you focus on the numbers, you then know which systems to put into place. So you don't have to actually do all the systems. People are like, here, I just need a whole systems like repertoire. And I'm like, no, you don't. You need the systems that are actually gonna get you the results. I believe that we should focus on results, not on busy work.   So a couple episodes that kind of just highlight some systems for you are episode 381 Systemization: Where to Start? It's a really good episode for you of like how to like you don't just build 100 SOPs just like we were talking about. You literally start with the systems that are going to impact your revenue and profitability first. And those are the ones we're going to build right away. So a good one to help you prioritize that because a lot of times it can feel very daunting. Like I'm trying to eat an elephant. So where do I start? ⁓ Episode 872 Are Your Systems Outdated? And so with that one, just because it worked in the past,   You gotta also update the systems. Do we have a new software? Do we have a new process? A lot of times these systems get like written and we're so excited we made our ops manual, but they get put on a shelf and cool, we never even touched them again. So making sure that you keep your systems up to date, that they're current, that everybody's using them and if you actually are using them, they don't get outdated. So having a set cadence and process for that. Episode 881, Priority Scheduling: Ideal Week and Ideal Schedules   So figuring out like, does our ideal week look like? What are our ideal schedules look like? And so with that, we can figure out how to schedule and do block scheduling to actually build, like that's a great system to put into place to help us get our profitability, to help us get our production, to then help us get the life that we want. So do you see how like the yes model at like, we start at the top with you, go to earnings, go to systems, and then we work on systems to impact the profit and production to impact you and your life. So really I'm obsessed with block scheduling. I obsessed with?   I deal weeks, I'm obsessed with being a master of time rather than time mastering you and really helping offices realize what needs to happen and prioritize. think prioritization is a really tricky thing for a lot of people and having a consultant or an outside view help you out, I think is something really magical. And then last but not least, episode 959, Build a Practice That Can Run Without You. This is what people ask for all the time. And so I love on this. You'll never have true freedom.   if the business only runs when you're there. And so looking at that of, like I said, Disney, Walt's not there and it's still able to run. Chick-fil-A, I don't even know who the owner is, you guys know, but like it's able to run without the owner being there. And so the owner I feel creates the vision and the magic. That's like what your secret sauce is. But the systems are so people can run and operate without you there. And for office managers, same thing with you. I hate the like, if you got hit by a bus, I'm like, I don't ever want to be hit by a bus.   So instead I'm like, if you were at home with a broken leg and then had two office managers literally be out with broken legs. So, ⁓ but I think it's a great example. So watch out, don't break your legs. But I said, if you were out, could the practice run and could you know that the practice isn't running, AKA with your KPI scorecard and being able to look at your numbers, would you know what system needs to be implemented and if systems were being followed or not when you're at home? And so oftentimes that helps you figure out, again, we look at our numbers to see which systems do we need to put into place.   But then beyond that, we're also going to look and say, all right, so these are the numbers that are telling us we have a broken system. But then when you're not there, does the practice still run without you? And does it still operate? And if you were to come in as a fly on a wall on a vacation, so pretend you're out on vacation, I surely have done this to my team. I'm out on vacation. I pop in a day earlier than they think I'm supposed to be back. Is the practice running the way that it should? That's how you know you have great systems and great leadership.   I don't believe that just good systems will create a great practice. You also need great leadership to ensure that they're staying accountable, that they're following systems, but also making sure that less is more. ⁓ The KISS model, keep it simple, silly. I prefer silly over stupid. But really look to see where are maybe the systems that we need to do. And I love in Dental A Team, we do our 12 systems. And that's something I really love to just kind of give an outline of which ones per month.   would help out. So just a quick overview of Dental A Team's systems for success. We say that January is office management, mastery and leadership. And if you guys want to go back in the archives, Tip and I actually did like, I think it was from November through December a few years ago, we went through every single one of these systems. We broke it down. We gave tactical tips for you on those. So January is office management, mastery and leadership. February is doctor optimization, making sure we're utilizing and maximizing everything within the office. March is billing with ease.   April is five-star patient experience, May is smooth scaling scheduling, June is maximized case acceptance, July is dynamite dental assistance, August is elevated hygiene, September is competent marketing, October is complete operations manual, November is practice profitability, and December is A-Team hiring and onboarding. And so utilizing these systems for you to look to see, and again, there's, that's kind of like a category overview, but looking to see where maybe some systems broken within that category.   that ultimately could impact our profit and production that ultimately impact us as individuals. And doctors, I know I highlighted you a lot about you as a person, but also your team members as human beings too. How can we make it easier? How can we make it more fun? How can we make it to where we have more fun at work, more enjoyable rather than more stress? I think is something super, super important. And so when you look at this, I think to wrap up our system section, what systems or system category in your practice   still depends on you and is it keeping you stuck in your practice or preventing the growth? Are you the bottleneck in an area? And to maybe just ask yourself, what is that and what's holding me back? So really, truly just some fun, like, my gosh, you guys, after a thousand episodes, ⁓ I think I can confidently come on here and say that the formula for growth hasn't changed. I think we've gotten smarter. We figured out what's the priority. How do we prioritize it for you?   the $5 million practices, the $2 million, the $1 million, the 500,000, the startup practice, they say yes to leadership clarity, profit strategy, and systems that scale. So that's you, right? Leadership clarity, you as a person being happy, earnings, profit strategy, and as systems for success that scale. Now again, systems that scale, so you're able to grow and you have options. This is truly what I think is so valuable, and I thought.   on a thousandth episode, we've got to have something very powerful, very impactful, giving you just kind of a recap of all the time together. Talk about how magical it is to be able to be here together, to be able to share. And what I will say is, ⁓ I'm obsessed with helping offices be able to say yes to more of their life, to be able to say yes to more of what they want, and to be able to get back their time, their team, their life. And that's something that I'm just obsessed with. So if you're looking for help with that, if you...   I want more yes in your life and less stress and more happiness. Truly I do believe and I've seen it work with hundreds of offices and something just so powerful to be able to share, to give to you. And I just wanna say thank you. Thank you for making the Dental A Team podcast real. Thank you for being listeners. Thank you for sharing this podcast with so many of your friends. Thank you for commenting. Thank you for tagging us while you're driving to work. Thank you for being dedicated listeners. Thank you for being clients that work with us.   Thank you for truly wanting to change and impact the world of dentistry in the greatest way possible. It is truly an honor. I just feel so honored and I'm so freaking excited for the next thousand. So let's do it, let's rock. And at the end of the day, all of you, I want you truly remembering that dentistry is the greatest profession we could ever be a part of. I want you saying yes to more. If we can help you in any way, reach out Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.  

Dixon Cox, AKA the closest thing to GB News' Headliners, is back once again! This week: -The Liverpool incident and police response -Comedian Andrew Lawrence gets cancelled (again) -Rupert Lowe meets Robert Jenrick -Jenrick confronts fare dodgers in London -The bizarre Marcon slap incident -Tommy Robinson is released from jail The full version is only available to paid subscribers, so click here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/rupert-lowe-to-join-tories-with-paul Get all full episodes with top guests, join Nick's private chat group, and of course support the podcast and help us save the West, all for just £5 by going to nickdixon.net Or make a one-off donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixon Nick's links Substack: nickdixon.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon X: https://twitter.com/nickdixoncomic Paul's links X: https://twitter.com/PaulCoxComedy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulcoxcomedy Comedy clubs: https://www.epiccomedy.co.uk/

Send us a textKatie and Bridget make their own prom dresses as they re-watch the 80's classic: Pretty in Pink! Come along as we meet Andie, a teenage girl who's POOR. DON'T FORGET IT! She's got style, she's got a job, she's got full time mother responsibilities to her out of work father, and she's got her own personal stalker! Aka her "friend" Duckie! When Andie gets asked out by Blane, one of the "richies" from her school, they have the worst first date ever and after they make out she says she loves him! Also he immediately invites her to prom! Wtf! But this movie asks the deep questions we all have wondered at some point in our lives, such as: Can a poor girl date a rich dude? Should we call the police and/or the guidance counselor about Duckie and the fact that he's been held back for the last couple of years? Is prom the most important event in a young girls life or is dumping all the loser men around you and going to fashion school the most important instead!? Released in 1986, it was written by John Hughes and stars Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Harry Dean Stanton, Annie Potts, Andrew McCarthy, and James Spader.

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Grandpa Bill's Harmony Music House-"Workouts for Geriatrics, AKA, Silver Streakers"! "The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour," hosted by Grandpa Bill.The Silver Streakers' Symphony of Health: Music's Magic for All Ages!Grandpa Bill: Welcome ALL-Silver Streakers and Kids from 1 to 92! BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour! Today, we're not just moving our bodies, we're moving our souls with the incredible power of music! And we're going to make it stick in your mind with a super cool Memory Palace!"Grandpa Bill says: "Alright, close your eyes (not if you're driving, folks!), and let's imagine our Memory Palace. We're going to call it the 'Harmonious Health Hall'. Picture it: a grand, beautiful hall, maybe with stained-glass windows shimmering with musical notes, and the air just hums with good vibes. This is where we'll store the secrets to music's health benefits.Grandpa Bill: Now, we're going to use a special trick called PAO – Person, Action, Object. It's like a mini-story for each benefit, making it super sticky. Here are three key benefits we'll place in our Harmonious Health Hall:Memory Palace Location: Imagine this right at the entrance of our Harmonious Health Hall.PAO:Grandpa Bill's Story: "As you step into our Harmonious Health Hall, there's Elvis Presley, cool as a cucumber, crooning a gentle lullaby. He's standing next to a Giant Soothing Lavender Lamp, just glowing with peace. That's right, folks, music, especially choir singing and dancing, helps reduce stress and anxiety! It's like Elvis himself is telling your worries to 'Return to Sender'!"Memory Palace Location: In the center of the Harmonious Health Hall, perhaps on a grand dance floor.PAO:Grandpa Bill's Story: "Now, look straight ahead into the heart of our hall. Who do you see? It's Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, absolutely twirling with pure joy under a magnificent, Giant Sparkling Disco Ball! They're having a blast, laughing, totally connected. This reminds us that music, especially dancing and singing in a choir, boosts your mood and strengthens social connections! Get up and move with your fellow Silver Streakers!"Memory Palace Location: At the far end of the Harmonious Health Hall, near a stage or grand piano.PAO:Grandpa Bill's Story: "Walk with me now to the other end of the hall, near the stage. And who's up there? None other than Albert Einstein, with a big smile, conducting an invisible orchestra with incredible focus! Next to him is a Glowing Brain-Shaped Jigsaw Puzzle, with all the pieces perfectly fitting together. That's music, folks! Engaging with music, whether it's learning an instrument, singing, or dancing, actually enhances your cognitive function and sharpens your memory! Keep those brain cells boogieing!"Grandpa Bill: "There you have it, my magnificent Memory Palace mavens! Elvis soothing your stress, Fred and Ginger twirling with joy and connection, and Einstein conducting your brilliant brain! Remember these images, and remember the amazing health benefits of getting musical! Whether it's humming in the shower, joining a choir, or busting a move in your living room – make music a part of your daily 'Workout for Geriatrics'#WorkoutsForGeriatrics,#SilverStreaker's,#GrandpaBill,#BHSalesKennelKelpHolisticHealingHour,#MusicAndHealth,#MusicPsychology,#ChoirBenefits,#DancingForHealth,#MemoryPalace,#PAOMnemonic,#CognitiveHealth,#StressRelief,#MoodBoost,#WellnessJourney,#HealthyAging,#MusicIsMedicine,GB-Setting Up MY Memory Palace Location: The "Harmonious Health Hall"The PAO System for Music's Health Benefits1. Reduces Stress & Anxiety2. Boosts Mood & Social Connection3. Enhances Cognitive Function & Memory

One hour of resolutely DIY club workouts, from one of the West Coast's most exciting producers. If you've been in the club recently, chances are you've heard the work of Julian Edwards, AKA bastiengoat. Maybe it was the standout 2022 track "Tell Me If You Like It," which blends jungle breaks with a slinky sample from Cassie's R&B anthem "Me & U" to create a 130 banger perfect for modern dance floors. The Oakland-based producer has become a go-to name for party cuts that bounce, favoured by the likes of Bianca Oblivion and fellow Bay Area artist—and frequent back-to-back partner—Bored Lord. Born and raised in the Bay Area, Edwards is deeply connected to Oakland's underground rave scene. Reflecting on his early experiences, he explained how the region's unique blend of crowds—from "raw hardcore sound to hyphy house parties"—and legacy of DIY warehouse raves has always shaped his music. While gentrification in the region has limited opportunities to throw parties in those spaces, Edwards, as part of the label and collective NO BIAS, is carrying that torch for a new generation, pushing jungle, UK garage and all manner of US club variety while maintaining a strong DIY ethos. As dance music grows increasingly global and commercial, Edwards and co offer a refreshing antidote. A prolific producer, Edwards is hard to pin down musically. He can apply his distinctive touch to virtually any genre. Take "Slander," where he blends hardcore and electro with Jersey club. Or "at em" a collision of 2-step, bassline and furious breaks. At the core of his work is a transatlantic bass connection, much like fellow West Coast star Introspekt. Both have a serious knack for fusing intricate rhythms with the kind of deep, murky bass weight synonymous with so much UK dance music. For RA.990, Edwards jumps between genres with flex and ease—one moment it's grime-like basslines evoking "Pulse X," then aqueous, melancholic club, before twisting into fast and furious breaks. Rough, ready, and rowdy, it's music that's equal parts technical showcase and peak-time firework display. @bastiengoat Find the interview and tracklist at ra.co/podcast/990

The first step to receiving more abundance is owning your worth! Today, I sit down with Sue Bryce, an internationally acclaimed educator, photographer, and speaker known for her transformative approach to personal branding and business growth. After building and selling multiple 7- and 8-figure businesses, she's here to share her secret to unlocking your ability to receive and earn more money! We talk about the energy of money and how it directly connects to your sense of self-worth—including five simple things you can do right now to earn more while strengthening your own worth. We also reveal how to unapologetically ask for more (AKA, the “no more, no less” rule), and explore how to own being the face of your brand. Our conversation is full of valuable takeaways to elevate your mindset to overcome hidden money blocks, take control of your financial freedom, and transform your relationship to the money you made in order to call in MORE.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Sue Bryce, internationally acclaimed educator, photographer, and speaker! 02:45 The connection between our self-worth and our ability to make money. 07:50 Five easy things you can do right now to add more value. 12:20 Mindset shifts to break through hidden money blocks. 17:30 What did you do to build up your self-worth? 25:55 How to balance your prices with the actual amount of your value. 32:15 How do you own being the face of your brand? 39:00 Why it's important for women to shift into financial independence. 43:55 How to cultivate a support system that expands you. 51:40 One simple practice to check if money could solve your problems (or if it's something else). 59:20 Celebrating Sue's Powerhouse moment of building a lifetime's worth of true wealth.   RESOURCES + LINKS Get your copy of The Gift of Asking by Kemi Nekvapil HERE! Click HERE for tickets to the 2025 Powerhouse Women Event August 15-17th in Scottsdale, Arizona! Powerhouse Women is a COMMUNITY and YOU are part of it! Take a screenshot of this episode and tag us on Instagram so we can keep the conversation going and create more of the episodes you need!    FOLLOW Sue: @suebrycephotographer/ Visit Sue's website: suebryce.com Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Which rental renovations give you the biggest bang for your buck, turning a few thousand dollars of materials and labor into hundreds of more dollars of rent per month and tens of thousands more in home value? Today, we're going through each tier of rental renovations: easy and cheap ($5,000 or under), moderately challenging and expensive ($25,000 – $50,000), and hard/pro-level ($50,000+). This will give you a roadmap of high-ROI rental renovations you can make right now to increase your property's value and rent. Why are these rental renovations (AKA value-add) so important right now? Because with so many investors and homebuyers sitting out of the market, you can take your pick of homes with overlooked potential and turn them into high-value investment properties. This not only makes tenants happier due to new renovations and upgrades but also gets you higher rents and wealth-building equity to boot. We'll start with some easy ones—painting, tiling, adding backsplashes, etc.—and work our way up to the pro-level renovations like adding square footage and turning a single-family home into a multifamily. Based on your experience, you can go either route, but both have enormous potential to turn your initial investment into a killer real estate deal. In This Episode We Cover: How to increase your property's value (and rents) with high-ROI rental renovations The easiest (and cheapest) upgrades to make that take little time What to look for when buying a home for “value-add” and signs of money-making potential The one appliance you should NEVER include in your rental property The easy bathroom conversion that will massively boost your home's equity Pro-level rental renovations that could make you six figures And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BiggerPockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rookie-564 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠advertise@biggerpockets.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Biden’s latest health scare has sparked a reckoning—and it’s raising big questions about what happens when compassion clashes with a potential cover-up. Also, have we all forgotten something about Tom Cruise... AKA the Last Real Movie Star? We're here to remind you. And in today’s group chat — the woman with heels in her tote, the couple not speaking at dinner, the Strava-obsessed show-off... Be honest. Which woman did you swear you’d never become? Put your best listening ears on because Mia, Jessie and Holly unpack all this—and a whole lot more—on today's show.

Read the full transcript here. How big is the current mental health crisis? What's causing it? What do we know about the age distribution of people suffering from mental health issues right now? Is the crisis just that more people are suffering from anxiety and depression, or is there an increase in other disorders as well? Why are psychiatrists seemingly very picky about which insurance policies they'll accept? What percent of hospital psychiatric patients are repeat visitors? What would an ideal mental health system look like? How effective are addiction detox programs? Why might suicide prevention programs backfire? Which disorders are associated with the highest risks of suicide? If a person attempts suicide but is saved, how likely are they to attempt it again? When is it better to see a psychologist than a psychiatrist and vice versa? What are some of the most exciting and most worrying parts of genetic medicine? How should we decide which diseases to study and which treatments to develop? What's an "invisible" victim? Is there any solution to the problem of invisible victimhood? How effective was the Affordable Care Act (AKA "Obamacare")? Are we collectively spending too much money on end-of-life care? How can medicine better incorporate preventive care? What is body integrity disorder? Why do we have such a hard time combating our biases relating to physical beauty? Should polygamy be morally and/or legally permissible? Should medical aid in dying (AKA "assisted suicide") be morally and/or legally permissible? Are doctors too willing to resuscitate dying patients?Jacob M. Appel is currently Professor of Psychiatry and Medical Education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, where he is Director of Ethics Education in Psychiatry, Associate Director of the Academy for Medicine and the Humanities, and Medical Director of the Mental Health Clinic at the East Harlem Health Outreach Program. Jacob is the author of five literary novels, ten short story collections, an essay collection, a cozy mystery, a thriller, two volumes of poems and a compendium of dilemmas in medical ethics. He is Vice President and Treasurer of the National Book Critics Circle, co-chair of the Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry's Committee on Psychiatry & Law, and a Councilor of the New York County Psychiatric Society and of the American Academy of Psychiatry & Law. Learn more about him at his website, jacobmappel.com.Further readingJacob (2019 documentary)"They Decide Who Lives, Who Dies" by Shana Alexander StaffSpencer Greenberg — Host / DirectorJosh Castle — ProducerRyan Kessler — Audio EngineerUri Bram — FactotumWeAmplify — TranscriptionistsMusicBroke for FreeJosh WoodwardLee RosevereQuiet Music for Tiny Robotswowamusiczapsplat.comAffiliatesClearer ThinkingGuidedTrackMind EasePositlyUpLift[Read more]

I'm diving deep into that all-too-familiar “tired but wired” feeling that leaves you dragging through the day but wide awake when your head finally hits the pillow. We're talking about why your body can feel exhausted and amped up all at once and it's not just a minor inconvenience. I'll break down how chronic stress, adrenal fatigue, and a disrupted circadian rhythm (AKA your body's internal clock) are at the root of this frustrating state. We'll explore why your cortisol levels could be riding a rollercoaster, what that does to your blood sugar, and how all this chaos messes with your thyroid, hormones, and even your waistline. But don't worry, I'm not leaving you hanging with just the science. I'm giving you real, actionable steps to restore harmony to your system. From hacking your mornings with sunlight and smart nutrition, to the nitty-gritty on coffee timing, blue light blockers, evening routines, and the truth about alcohol and late-night eating, I'm covering every angle. Plus, I'll let you in on some of my favorite supplements and why trauma work could be the final piece of your sleep puzzle. If you're ready to finally end that tired by wired feeling and are ready optimize your energy, and reclaim restorative sleep, this episode is your holistic roadmap. Podcast Mentions: Soltec Sleep Device: https://soltechealth.com/product/buy-now/aff/amie.hornaman/ Use Code: DRAMIE for $100 off Cozy Earth Bedding: https://cozyearth.com/ Use Code: DRAMIE for 40% off WHAT DO MY LABS MEAN?! Try the ultimate tool to Decode Your Labs: Understand your thyroid, hormones, and blood sugar numbers to transform your health https://dramie.com/labs/ We prescribe to all 50 states!  When you're ready to FINALLY get the help you deserve… Book a free application call: https://dramie.com/book-a-call/ Shop ALL of Dr. Amie's Fixxr® Supplements: https://betterlifedoctor.com/ EARN CE Credits: "Nurses, hold-on  – here comes the exciting part: you can earn nursing CE credits by listening to our podcasts! That's right—RNegade has teamed up with podcast hosts like me who are delivering amazing content that doesn't limit you to “thinking outside-the box,” it challenges you to BLOW-UP the box by learning from innovators, pioneers, and RENEGADES in the field of health and medicine WHILE EARNING YOUR CEs!” https://rnegade.thinkific.com/?ref=4d98d0 RATE, REVIEW AND FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS If you made it this far I'm impressed! That means you really love the show and I love you for that!  So I'm going to ask you for a favor. Would you please leave a quick review or even 5⭐️. I DO read them and can't tell you how much I appreciate it! Thank you in advance!❤️  Just click here it's quick and easy : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263,  Ok ONE MORE favor…would you please subscribe and follow the show? This is a win-win! It tells the podcast powers that be that you like The Thyroid Fixer Podcast AND it lets you catch all the new episodes that come out every week. Follow with this link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thyroid-fixer/id1529800263 and never miss out on a moment of the journey! CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Want to get your labs reviewed and your questions answered LIVE by me? Join my exclusive Facebook group, Just Fix Your Thyroid – a supportive and empowering community designed to give you the tools, guidance, and HOPE you need on your thyroid and hormone journey.

This new segment is all about helping you learn the key steps to a new side hustle in 2025, one step or concept per week. It includes activities, examples, and more—and of course it’s all free. Today’s topic: why you should ‘burn down the furniture store,’ AKA the power of special offers. Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.

Whether you're a library reader, a used bookstore connoisseur, or just buy books faster than you read ‘em, this episode is for you! We're chatting about the backlist books (AKA books released over 1 year ago) on our TBR.    Olivia's List Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin (2020) Seawife by Amity Gaige (2020) Godshot by Chelsea Bieker (2020) The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai (2018) Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler (1993) Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (1998) Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy (2020) Ghosts by Dolly Alderton (2020) Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid (2019)   Becca's List Greenlights by Matthew McConaghey (2020) Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiney (2021) Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason (2020) Bel Canto by Ann Patchett (2001) The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (2020) Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (2005) Happy All The Time by Laurie Colwin (1978) Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin (1956) American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld (2008) Summer of ‘69 by Elin Hilderbrand (2019) or Summer People (2003) Cleopatra and Frankenstein by Coco Mellors (2022)   Listener Reccomendations The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai (2018) The Country Club Murders (Book 1 The Deep End by Julie Mulhern) The Cave Dwellers by Christina McDowell Wrong Place, Wrong Time by Gillian McCallister The Calculating Stars by Mary Robinette Kowal  Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See Geek Love by Katherine Dunn The Good Part by Sophie Cousens  Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas   Obsessions Becca - Maybe Happy Ending musical Olivia - Walks + Merlin bird ID app   What we read this week Becca - Maggie; Or A Man and a Woman Walk Into A Bar by Katie Yee (7/24) Olivia - She Used To Be Nice by Alexia LaFata (8/12), The Colony by Annika Norlin   This Month's Book Club Pick - Audition by Katie Kitamura (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Quince - Go to Quince.com/bop for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns Wayfair - Shop a huge selection of outdoor furniture online at wayfair.com   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia's Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.    

It's the first Monday in May. AKA it's time for the annual MET Gala. Or as some call it, "fashion's biggest night." Celebrities will walk the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art hoping their looks live up to the annual theme of the gala. This year's theme is a special one. It's called "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," and it's the very first Black fashion tradition to be selected for the theme of the Costume Institute's fundraiser. Brittany and her guests, culture writer Shelton Boyd-Griffith and editor-in-chief of Black Fashion Fair Antoine Gregory, discuss how celebrities can be sure to be on theme and how the theme is rooted in the very first fashion statements made by enslaved people.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy